General Science 9 March - June

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5/26/17 (Friday) A

DQs:
  • Describe environmental science and the major goals associated with this practice
  • Identify the levels of organization in ecology
  • Differentiate between Biotic and Abiotic factors
  • Make connections between ecosystems and their biotic and abiotic factors
Agenda:
  • Class Read - Biomes intro handout
Homework:

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5/24-25/17 (Wednesday-Thursday) A

DQs:
  • Describe environmental science and the major goals associated with this practice
  • Identify the levels of organization in ecology
  • Differentiate between Biotic and Abiotic factors
  • Make connections between ecosystems and their biotic and abiotic factors
Agenda:
Homework:
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5/22 & 23/17 (Monday & Tuesday) A & B

  • Algebra Keystone Tests
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5/19/17 (Friday) B

DQs:
  • Describe environmental science and the major goals associated with this practice
  • Identify the levels of organization in ecology
  • Differentiate between Biotic and Abiotic factors
  • Make connections between ecosystems and their biotic and abiotic factors
Agenda:
1. https://surveys.panoramaed.com/quakertown
access code = student ID (lunch number)
2. http://www.bbyt.es/access code = PH3EU
  • Ecosystems "Everything is Connected" Active Reading assignment - complete and submit with Ecology Resource Packet #2
Homework:
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5/18/17 (Thursday) A

DQs:
  • Describe environmental science and the major goals associated with this practice
  • Identify the levels of organization in ecology
  • Differentiate between Biotic and Abiotic factors
  • Make connections between ecosystems and their biotic and abiotic factors
Agenda:
  • Review Eco. Packet #1 & submit
  • Finish Ecosystem Interactions PPT
  • Work to complete Eco. Packet #2
Homework:
  • Complete Eco. Packet #2

5/17/17 (Wednesday) B

DQs:
  • Describe environmental science and the major goals associated with this practice
  • Identify the levels of organization in ecology
  • Differentiate between Biotic and Abiotic factors
  • Make connections between ecosystems and their biotic and abiotic factors
Agenda:
Homework:
  • No homework (as long as you are current!)
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5/15/17 (Monday) A

DQs:
  • Describe environmental science and the major goals associated with this practice
  • Identify the levels of organization in ecology
  • Differentiate between Biotic and Abiotic factors
  • Make connections between ecosystems and their biotic and abiotic factors
Agenda:
  • Penobscot River Dam reading assignment warm-up
    • Review warm-up & Chpt. 1 FAQs
    • Submit Chpt. 1 FAQs
  • Complete 1st Ecology Resource Packet (organization of life/biotic & abiotic factors)
  • Handout 2nd Ecology Resource Packet (ecosystem dynamics)
Homework:
  • Complete 1 Ecology Resource Packet (all of it!)
  • Complete up to "Hydrothermal Vent Communities" page in 2nd resource packet
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5/12/17 (Friday)

DQs:
  • Describe environmental science and the major goals associated with this practice
  • Identify the levels of organization in ecology
  • Differentiate between Biotic and Abiotic factors
  • Make connections between ecosystems and their biotic and abiotic factors
Agenda:
Homework:
  • Complete note outline and vocab sheet in 1st packet (use the Honors Intro to Ecology powerpoint above)
  • Read section 1 (many papers you got today and stapled together) pgs. 5-15 and complete the Formative Assessment Questions 1-6 on pg. 15 on a separate sheet of paper
5/11/17 (Thursday) A
DQs:

  • Describe at least three properties of stars
  • Describe what we can learn about stars based on their color
  • Explain how we can determine the distances to nearby stars
  • Differentiate between apparent and absolute magnitude
  • Explain what a binary star system is and what we can learn from these systems of stars
  • Describe the life cycles of low mass, sun-like mass, and high mass stars
  • Differentiate between the main types of galaxies
Agenda:
Homework:
  • 25.3 reading and hw wrksht.

5/10/17 (Wednesday) IE
DQs:
Objectives:
  • Describe at least three properties of stars
  • Describe what we can learn about stars based on their color
  • Explain how we can determine the distances to nearby stars
  • Differentiate between apparent and absolute magnitude
  • Explain what a binary star system is and what we can learn from these systems of stars
  • Describe the life cycles of low mass, sun-like mass, and high mass stars
  • Differentiate between the main types of galaxies
Agenda:
Homework:
  • Complete the 25.3 reading and wrksht. 20pts.

5/9/17 (Tuesday) A
DQs:
Objectives:
  • Describe at least three properties of stars
  • Describe what we can learn about stars based on their color
  • Explain how we can determine the distances to nearby stars
  • Differentiate between apparent and absolute magnitude
  • Explain what a binary star system is and what we can learn from these systems of stars
  • Describe the life cycles of low mass, sun-like mass, and high mass stars
  • Differentiate between the main types of galaxies
Agenda:
  • Return & Review 25.2 HW
  • Review pgs. 4 & 5 and Finish Stellar Evolution Packet
Homework:
5/8/17 (Monday) B
DQs:
Objectives:
  • Describe at least three properties of stars
  • Describe what we can learn about stars based on their color
  • Explain how we can determine the distances to nearby stars
  • Differentiate between apparent and absolute magnitude
  • Explain what a binary star system is and what we can learn from these systems of stars
  • Describe the life cycles of low mass, sun-like mass, and high mass stars
  • Differentiate between the main types of galaxies
Agenda:
Homework:
  • Quiz on stellar properties and stellar evolution Wednesday

5/5/17 (Friday!) A
DQs:
Objectives:
  • Describe at least three properties of stars
  • Describe what we can learn about stars based on their color
  • Explain how we can determine the distances to nearby stars
  • Differentiate between apparent and absolute magnitude
  • Explain what a binary star system is and what we can learn from these systems of stars
  • Describe the life cycles of low mass, sun-like mass, and high mass stars
  • Differentiate between the main types of galaxies
Agenda:
  • Submit 25.2 HW wrksht.
  • Warm-up: Magnitude partner packet work & review selected pages
  • Stellar Evolution:
Homework:
  • Complete Stellar Magnitude Packet (entire packet)
  • Read first few pages of "Life History of a Star" packet and complete pages 4 & 5

5/4/17 (Thursday) B
DQs:
Objectives:
  • Describe and explain the structure of the Sun (an thereby of main sequence stars in general).
  • Describe the physical features on the surface of the Sun.
  • Explain how the Sun produces energy
  • Explain how solar activity can impact the Earth System
  • Describe at least three properties of stars
  • Describe what we can learn about stars based on their color
  • Explain how we can determine the distances to nearby stars
  • Differentiate between apparent and absolute magnitude
  • Explain what a binary star system is
Agenda:
  • Warm-up: Parallax Practice Problems from partner packet (so much alliteration!)
    • Review selected problems
  • 25.1 PPT - finish
    • Follow-up with supplemental videos (see 4/28 & 5/1 agenda entries below for videos)
  • Magnitude partner packet
  • Handout 25.2 Reading wrksht.
Homework:
  • 25.2 Reading and HW wrksht.
5/3/17 (Wednesday) IE
DQs:
Objectives:
  • Describe and explain the structure of the Sun (an thereby of main sequence stars in general).
  • Describe the physical features on the surface of the Sun.
  • Explain how the Sun produces energy
  • Explain how solar activity can impact the Earth System
  • Describe at least three properties of stars
  • Describe what we can learn about stars based on their color
  • Explain how we can determine the distances to nearby stars
  • Differentiate between apparent and absolute magnitude
  • Explain what a binary star system is
Agenda:
  • Business:
    • Submit any late work - coaching on end of year push regarding missing assignments, staying current, and finishing strong.
    • Return: Sun Quiz, 25.1 HW Wrksht., Sunspot Investigation
  • 25.1 PPT - review of what we can learn from stars, how we study them, Parallax
Homework:
  • no homework if you are current besides reading over Properties of Stars Notes

5/2/17 (Tuesday) B
DQs:
Objectives:
  • Describe and explain the structure of the Sun (an thereby of main sequence stars in general).
  • Describe the physical features on the surface of the Sun.
  • Explain how the Sun produces energy
  • Explain how solar activity can impact the Earth System
  • Describe at least three properties of stars
  • Describe what we can learn about stars based on their color
  • Explain how we can determine the distances to nearby stars
  • Differentiate between apparent and absolute magnitude
  • Explain what a binary star system is
Agenda:
  • Submit "H-R Diagram Stars" HW assignment
  • Parallax Practice packet
Homework:
  • no homework
5/1/17 (Monday) A
DQs:
Objectives:
  • Describe and explain the structure of the Sun (an thereby of main sequence stars in general).
  • Describe the physical features on the surface of the Sun.
  • Explain how the Sun produces energy
  • Explain how solar activity can impact the Earth System
  • Describe at least three properties of stars
  • Describe what we can learn about stars based on their color
  • Explain how we can determine the distances to nearby stars
  • Differentiate between apparent and absolute magnitude
  • Explain what a binary star system is
Agenda:
  • H-R Diagram Class Read pg. 704-705
    • Follow-up lesson using PPT
  • H-R Diagram Activity (cars analogy)
Homework:
  • Complete "H-R Diagram Stars" assignment

4/28/17 (Friday!) B
DQs:
Objectives:
  • Describe and explain the structure of the Sun (an thereby of main sequence stars in general).
  • Describe the physical features on the surface of the Sun.
  • Explain how the Sun produces energy
  • Explain how solar activity can impact the Earth System
  • Describe at least three properties of stars
  • Describe what we can learn about stars based on their color
  • Explain how we can determine the distances to nearby stars
  • Differentiate between apparent and absolute magnitude
  • Explain what a binary star system is
Agenda:
Homework:
  • Parallax Introduction Assignment - Due Monday - 40 pts.
4/27/17 (Thursday) A
DQs:
Objectives:
  • Describe and explain the structure of the Sun (an thereby of main sequence stars in general).
  • Describe the physical features on the surface of the Sun.
  • Explain how the Sun produces energy
  • Explain how solar activity can impact the Earth System
  • Describe at least three properties of stars
  • Describe what we can learn about stars based on their color
  • Explain how we can determine the distances to nearby stars
  • Differentiate between apparent and absolute magnitude
  • Explain what a binary star system is
Agenda:
  • Sun Quiz
  • Chpt. 25.1
    • Notes
    • Reading & wrksht.
    • H-R Diagram Activity
Homework:

4/26/17 (Wednesday) I/E
DQs:
Objectives:
  • Describe and explain the structure of the Sun (an thereby of main sequence stars in general).
  • Describe the physical features on the surface of the Sun.
  • Explain how the Sun produces energy
  • Explain how solar activity can impact the Earth System
  • Describe at least three properties of stars
  • Describe what we can learn about stars based on their color
  • Explain how we can determine the distances to nearby stars
  • Differentiate between apparent and absolute magnitude
  • Explain what a binary star system is
Agenda:
  • Collect Late Sunspot investigation assignments (35pts)
  • Review McDougal Reading questions, 24.3, & "Our Amazing Sun" reading assignment
  • Return Spectroscopy Quiz
  • Kahoot Review (if time allows)
Homework:
4/25/17 (Tuesday) A
DQs:
Objectives:
  • Describe and explain the structure of the Sun (an thereby of main sequence stars in general).
  • Describe the physical features on the surface of the Sun.
  • Explain how the Sun produces energy
  • Explain how solar activity can impact the Earth System
  • Describe at least three properties of stars
  • Describe what we can learn about stars based on their color
  • Explain how we can determine the distances to nearby stars
  • Differentiate between apparent and absolute magnitude
  • Explain what a binary star system is
Agenda:
  • Submit Sunspot investigation assignment (35pts)
  • McDougal Reading questions
  • Study for Quiz on the Sun - Thursday!
Homework:
  • Study for Quiz on the Sun - Thursday!
4/24/17 (Monday) B
DQs:
Objectives:
  • Describe and explain the structure of the Sun (an thereby of main sequence stars in general).
  • Describe the physical features on the surface of the Sun.
  • Explain how the Sun produces energy
  • Explain how solar activity can impact the Earth System
  • Describe at least three properties of stars
  • Describe what we can learn about stars based on their color
  • Explain how we can determine the distances to nearby stars
  • Differentiate between apparent and absolute magnitude
  • Explain what a binary star system is
Agenda:
  • Solar Interior Lecture & PPT (powerpoint posted below in 4/21 agenda)
Homework:
  • Sunspot investigation assignment (35pts)

4/21/17 (Friday!) A
DQs:
Objectives:
  • Describe and explain the structure of the Sun (an thereby of main sequence stars in general).
  • Describe the physical features on the surface of the Sun.
  • Explain how the Sun produces energy
  • Explain how solar activity can impact the Earth System
  • Describe at least three properties of stars
  • Describe what we can learn about stars based on their color
  • Explain how we can determine the distances to nearby stars
  • Differentiate between apparent and absolute magnitude
  • Explain what a binary star system is
Agenda:
Homework:
  • Complete Solar Structure & Activity Diagrams
4/20/17 (Thursday) B
DQs:
Objectives:
  • Describe the types of "light" that compose the Electromagnetic Spectrum
  • Explain the importance of light in the context of our understanding of the Universe
  • Describe & define the properties of light (frequency, speed of light, and wavelength as well as the dual nature of light)
  • Explain what spectroscopy is and describe how astronomers use spectroscopic techniques to learn about the Universe
  • Use simple spectroscopic techniques to determine information about objects in the Universe
  • Differentiate between the various types of telescopes and describe how various telescopic and observational techniques are employed to learn about the Universe
Agenda:
  • Spectroscopy Quiz
  • Our Amazing Sun Assignment
  • 24.3 Reading & HW wrksht.
Homework:

4/19/17 (Wednesday) IE
DQs:
Objectives:
  • Describe the types of "light" that compose the Electromagnetic Spectrum
  • Explain the importance of light in the context of our understanding of the Universe
  • Describe & define the properties of light (frequency, speed of light, and wavelength as well as the dual nature of light)
  • Explain what spectroscopy is and describe how astronomers use spectroscopic techniques to learn about the Universe
  • Use simple spectroscopic techniques to determine information about objects in the Universe
  • Differentiate between the various types of telescopes and describe how various telescopic and observational techniques are employed to learn about the Universe
Agenda:
Homework:
  • Study for quiz on 24.1 & 24.2

4/18/17 (Tuesday) B
DQs:
Objectives:
  • Describe the types of "light" that compose the Electromagnetic Spectrum
  • Explain the importance of light in the context of our understanding of the Universe
  • Describe & define the properties of light (frequency, speed of light, and wavelength as well as the dual nature of light)
  • Explain what spectroscopy is and describe how astronomers use spectroscopic techniques to learn about the Universe
  • Use simple spectroscopic techniques to determine information about objects in the Universe
  • Differentiate between the various types of telescopes and describe how various telescopic and observational techniques are employed to learn about the Universe
Agenda:
  • Homework submissions (Star Spectra Gizmo & Tools for Studying Space Unit Assignments)
  • Review 24.1.2 Note Outline
  • Observe 5 different emission spectra
Homework:
  • Spectra "Finger Print" exercise - Mystery Star Spectra: Identify which elements, if any, are present in the star
4/17/17 (Monday) A
DQs:
Objectives:
  • Describe the types of "light" that compose the Electromagnetic Spectrum
  • Explain the importance of light in the context of our understanding of the Universe
  • Describe & define the properties of light (frequency, speed of light, and wavelength as well as the dual nature of light)
  • Explain what spectroscopy is and describe how astronomers use spectroscopic techniques to learn about the Universe
  • Use simple spectroscopic techniques to determine information about objects in the Universe
  • Differentiate between the various types of telescopes and describe how various telescopic and observational techniques are employed to learn about the Universe
Agenda:
  • Submit Tools for Studying Space Assignments
  • Pop quiz (objectives) & Review
  • Review HWs
    • Calc. frequency and wavelength
    • Study of light demos & viewing of spectra
  • Spectral Analysis Problems
  • Quiz Thursday on the study of light
    • Study note outlines & classwork/homeworks & watch the following videos for review!
Homework:
  • Spectral Analysis Problems 2
  • Review for Wednesday's quiz
4/7/17 (Friday) B (CCR Assembly after 2nd period- shorter periods all day)
DQs:
  • Describe the issues related to light pollution
  • Express your opinion regarding the importance or significancy of light pollution/lighting the night
  • Relate the concept of the celestial sphere to diurnal motions
  • Recognize specific major constellation patterns
Agenda:
  • Constellations Mini-Unit
    • Finish Class work - Constellation Questions out of McDougal book & review (trade & grade)
    • Some words about next week (Mr. Wallace on vaccation!)
    • PPT
Homework:
  • Look over sky charts and constellation diagrams

4/6/17 (Thursday) A
DQs:
  • Describe the issues related to light pollution
  • Express your opinion regarding the importance or significancy of light pollution/lighting the night
  • Relate the concept of the celestial sphere to diurnal motions
  • Recognize specific major constellation patterns
Agenda:
Homework:
  • Look over sky charts and constellation diagrams
4/5/17 (Wednesday) I/E
DQs:
  • Describe the three main motions of Earth
  • Explain the cause of seasons, day/night, and why Polaris will not always be the North Star
  • Diagram the lunar phases including the cause of the lunar phases
  • Explain why eclipses occur
  • Explain why only one side of the Moon is ever visible from Earth
  • Diagram the cause of tides
  • Describe the lunar surface, topography, and most accepted idea for the origin of the Moon
Agenda:
  • EMS System & Lunar Surface/Origins Quiz
Homework:
  • no homework
4/4/17 (Tuesday) A
DQs:
  • Describe the three main motions of Earth
  • Explain the cause of seasons, day/night, and why Polaris will not always be the North Star
  • Diagram the lunar phases including the cause of the lunar phases
  • Explain why eclipses occur
  • Explain why only one side of the Moon is ever visible from Earth
  • Diagram the cause of tides
  • Describe the lunar surface, topography, and most accepted idea for the origin of the Moon
Agenda:
Homework:
4/3/17 (Monday) B
DQs:
  • Describe the three main motions of Earth
  • Explain the cause of seasons, day/night, and why Polaris will not always be the North Star
  • Diagram the lunar phases including the cause of the lunar phases
  • Explain why eclipses occur
  • Explain why only one side of the Moon is ever visible from Earth
  • Diagram the cause of tides
  • Describe the lunar surface, topography, and most accepted idea for the origin of the Moon
Agenda:
  • Finish EMS System PPT
  • See supplemental content from 3/29/17 agenda below!
Homework:
  • Be aware we will have a quiz on the EMS system and Lunar Origins/Surface Wednesday!
3/31/17 (Friday) A
DQs:
  • Describe the three main motions of Earth
  • Explain the cause of seasons, day/night, and why Polaris will not always be the North Star
  • Diagram the lunar phases including the cause of the lunar phases
  • Explain why eclipses occur
  • Explain why only one side of the Moon is ever visible from Earth
  • Diagram the cause of tides
  • Describe the lunar surface, topography, and most accepted idea for the origin of the Moon
Agenda:
  • Finish EMS System PPT
  • See supplemental content from 3/29/17 agenda below!
Homework:
  • Be aware we will have a quiz on the EMS system and Lunar Origins/Surface early next week!
  • Moonrise, Moonset, and Phases + Tides Gismos Assignments (student exploration packets) Due Monday! https://www.explorelearning.com/
    • If you need to enroll - see homework section in 3/30 agenda entry below for class enrollment codes
3/30/17 (Thursday) B
DQs:
  • Describe the three main motions of Earth
  • Explain the cause of seasons, day/night, and why Polaris will not always be the North Star
  • Diagram the lunar phases including the cause of the lunar phases
  • Explain why eclipses occur
  • Explain why only one side of the Moon is ever visible from Earth
  • Diagram the cause of tides
  • Describe the lunar surface, topography, and most accepted idea for the origin of the Moon
Agenda:
  • EMS System PPT (through Lunar Motions)
  • See supplemental content from 3/29/17 agenda below!
Homework:
  • Be aware we will have a quiz on the EMS system and Lunar Origins/Surface early next week!
  • Phases of the Moon Gismos Assignment (student exploration packet) Due Tomorrow! https://www.explorelearning.com/
    • Login/Sign-up
      • If you need to create a new user account, use the following enrollment codes:
        • Period 1: HGQWBYDRNU
        • Period 2: 5BZ93FDB2J
        • Period 3: QGHXCJDGDW
    • Launch the Phases of the Moon Gizmo
    • Complete the Student Exploration assignment using the Phases of the Moon Gizmo, follow all directions!

3/29/17 (Wednesday) I/E
DQs:
  • Describe the three main motions of Earth
  • Explain the cause of seasons, day/night, and why Polaris will not always be the North Star
  • Diagram the lunar phases including the cause of the lunar phases
  • Explain why eclipses occur
  • Explain why only one side of the Moon is ever visible from Earth
  • Diagram the cause of tides
  • Describe the lunar surface, topography, and most accepted idea for the origin of the Moon
Agenda:
  • EMS System PPT (through Earth Motions)
  • Earth Motions & Climate Variability & a short selection of videos from both sides of the Great Climate Debate below. What do YOU think? What questions do you have? Which data are critical to understand the issue as best we can? Which data are still missing? Why is this such a "hot topic"?

  • Motions Supplemental Videos:

3/28/17 (Tuesday) B
DQs:
  • Describe the three main motions of Earth
  • Explain the cause of seasons, day/night, and why Polaris will not always be the North Star
  • Diagram the lunar phases including the cause of the lunar phases
  • Explain why eclipses occur
  • Explain why only one side of the Moon is ever visible from Earth
  • Diagram the cause of tides
  • Describe the lunar surface, topography, and most accepted idea for the origin of the Moon
Agenda:
Homework:
  • All students: ascertain your missing assignments and complete them for partial credit before 3/29/17!
  • EMS System Part 1 Materials due by Wednesday!

3/27/17 (Monday) A
DQs:
  • Describe the three main motions of Earth
  • Explain the cause of seasons, day/night, and why Polaris will not always be the North Star
  • Diagram the lunar phases including the cause of the lunar phases
  • Explain why eclipses occur
  • Explain why only one side of the Moon is ever visible from Earth
  • Diagram the cause of tides
  • Describe the lunar surface, topography, and most accepted idea for the origin of the Moon
Agenda:
Homework:
  • Period 1 - History of Astronomy Unit Assignments (see 3/17 agenda below for resources)
  • All students: ascertain your missing assignments and complete them for partial credit before 3/29/17!
  • EMS System Part 1 Materials due by Wednesday!
3/24/17 (Friday!) B
DQs:
  • Describe, in general, the history & evolution of Astronomy
  • Relate the laws of motion & gravity to everyday life
  • Describe the properties of gravity
  • Calculate the force of gravity between two objects
  • Explain what zero-G, free-fall, and orbital motion are
  • Describe the impacts of long-term exposure to zero-G environments to the human body
Agenda:
  • Business:
    • Return gravity hurts so good reading questions assignment
    • Reminders about History of Astronomy Assignments (see Friday 3/17 agenda below) DUE Monday (Period 3), Tuesday (Period 1)
    • Reminder about missing assignments & Deadline = Wednesday 3/29/17
  • Gravity Quiz
Homework:
  • Period 1 and 3 - History of Astronomy Unit Assignments (see 3/17 agenda below for resources)
  • All students: ascertain your missing assignments and complete them for partial credit before 3/29/17!
  • 22.2 Pearson Textbook Reading Assignment/worksheet - due Monday

3/23/17 (Thursday) A
DQs:
  • Describe, in general, the history & evolution of Astronomy
  • Relate the laws of motion & gravity to everyday life
  • Describe the properties of gravity
  • Calculate the force of gravity between two objects
  • Explain what zero-G, free-fall, and orbital motion are
  • Describe the impacts of long-term exposure to zero-G environments to the human body
Agenda:
Homework:
  • Study for Quiz on Newton, Gravity, and the Universal Law of Gravitation (formula) tomorrow!! See link for Gravity Unit Resource Page above for useful videos and study resources!!!
  • History of Astronomy Assignments (see Friday 3/17 agenda below) DUE Monday (Period 3), Tuesday (Period 1)
3/22/17 (Wednesday)
DQs:
  • Describe, in general, the history & evolution of Astronomy
  • Relate the laws of motion & gravity to everyday life
  • Describe the properties of gravity
  • Calculate the force of gravity between two objects
  • Explain what zero-G, free-fall, and orbital motion are
  • Describe the impacts of long-term exposure to zero-G environments to the human body
Agenda:
  • Business:
    • Return work
    • Reminders about History of Astronomy Assignments (see Friday 3/17 agenda below) DUE THURSDAY 3/23/17!!
    • Submit Gravity Hurts So Good reading questions assignment
  • Finish reviewing gravity/newton note outline
  • Class attempt @ gravity problem
  • Review Gravity problems HW
Homework:
  • History of Astronomy Assignments (see Friday 3/17 agenda below) DUE Tomorrow!!
3/21/17 (Tuesday)
DQs:
  • Describe, in general, the history & evolution of Astronomy
  • Relate the laws of motion & gravity to everyday life
  • Describe the properties of gravity
  • Calculate the force of gravity between two objects
  • Explain what zero-G, free-fall, and orbital motion are
  • Describe the impacts of long-term exposure to zero-G environments to the human body
Agenda:
  • Business:
    • Return work
    • Reminders about History of Astronomy Assignments (see Friday 3/17 agenda below) DUE THURSDAY 3/23/17!!
  • Gravity Inquiry Questions and Videos
    • Review Questions
  • Review Newton/Gravity notes
  • Review gravity formula homework problems
Homework:
  • History of Astronomy Assignments (see Friday 3/17 agenda below) DUE THURSDAY 3/23/17!!
  • Gravity Hurts "So Good" Article & Reading Questions Assignment - DUE TOMORROW

3/17/17 (Friday!)
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DQs:
  • Perform calculations using #s in Scientific Notation
  • Describe, in general, the history & evolution of Astronomy
  • Relate the laws of motion & gravity to everyday life
  • Describe the properties of gravity
  • Calculate the force of gravity between two objects
  • Explain what zero-G, free-fall, and orbital motion are
  • Describe the impacts of long-term exposure to zero-G environments to the human body
Agenda:
Homework:
  • Continue working on History of Astronomy Mini-unit work (see above)
3/16/17 (Thursday) 2 hr. Delay Pds 1, 3, 5-7
DQs:
  • Perform calculations using #s in Scientific Notation
  • Describe, in general, the history & evolution of Astronomy
  • Relate the laws of motion & gravity to everyday life
  • Describe the properties of gravity
  • Calculate the force of gravity between two objects
  • Explain what zero-G, free-fall, and orbital motion are
  • Describe the impacts of long-term exposure to zero-G environments to the human body
Agenda:
Homework:
  • Finish assigned Gravity Lesson Homework (if not finished during Snowdays)

3/15/17 (Wednesday) SNOWDAY! - MAKE SURE YOUR GRAVITY HOMEWORK IS FINISHED! (SEE BELOW)
3/14/17 (Tuesday) SNOWDAY!
DQs:
  • Perform calculations using #s in Scientific Notation
  • Describe, in general, the history & evolution of Astronomy
  • Relate the laws of motion & gravity to everyday life
  • Describe the properties of gravity
  • Calculate the force of gravity between two objects
  • Explain what zero-G, free-fall, and orbital motion are
  • Describe the impacts of long-term exposure to zero-G environments to the human body
(AT HOME) Agenda:
Homework:
  • If we do not have school on Wednesday, please check the wikispace after 12pm for updates and assignments!

3/13/17 (Monday) B
DQs:
  • Define and describe the nature of Astronomy
  • Describe the scope and scale of the Cosmos/Universe
  • Use scientific notation to communicate astronomical (very large & very small) numbers
  • Define lightspeed and explain how this concept is both a unit of distance and time
  • Explain the concept of lookback time
Agenda:
Homework:
  • no HW

3/10/17 (Friday!) A
DQs:
  • Define and describe the nature of Astronomy
  • Describe the scope and scale of the Cosmos/Universe
  • Use scientific notation to communicate astronomical (very large & very small) numbers
  • Define lightspeed and explain how this concept is both a unit of distance and time
  • Explain the concept of lookback time
Agenda:
  • Finals Prep:
    1. Decipher station model example
    2. Explain how we determine the location of an earthquake epeicenter and why such determinations are important to make.
  • Review light-year and lookback time concept assignments
  • View a few supplemental videos (see 3/9 agenda below)
  • Gravity demos?
Homework:
  • STUDY FOR INTRODUCTORY CONCEPTS EXAM ON MONDAY:
    • Scientific Notation
      • Proper form
      • Converting between standard and scientific notation
      • Rules for multiplication/division
    • Scale of the Cosmos & organization of the Universe
      • Relative size
    • General organizational structures in the Universe
      • Star Systems
      • Star Clusters
      • Galaxies
      • Galactic Clusters
      • etc.
    • Nature of Astronomy
      • Look but don't touch nature (for the most part)
      • Very significant - helps us answer the BIG questions
    • Light-year and Look-back time
      • Definition of the light-year
      • The speed of light
      • Looking out into space means looking back into time
  • Recall and reconsider all that we have read, viewed, and discussed from the last 2 weeks (see agenda entries below!) Create a mini-poster addressing the question, "Why explore the Universe?"
    • Mini-poster must:
      • Measure between 4''x6'' and 6''x8'' ('' = inches)
      • Have the focus question clearly written across the top of your mini-poster as a title
      • Have your short justification printed clearly and boldly
      • Be colored (black poster and white lettering is okay)
      • Include at least a few Astronomy/Space Science related ORIGINAL drawings
    • 30pts with an opportunity for up to 15 bonus points for exemplary work
    • DUE MONDAY 3/13/17
3/9/17 (Thursday) B
DQs:
  • Define and describe the nature of Astronomy
  • Describe the scope and scale of the Cosmos/Universe
  • Use scientific notation to communicate astronomical (very large & very small) numbers
  • Define lightspeed and explain how this concept is both a unit of distance and time
  • Explain the concept of lookback time
Agenda:
  • Finals Prep: wallace see final prep.txt file
  • 30 min to complete Lightyear concept classwork (see 3/8 agenda below for digital copies)
    • Review classwork
  • Harbert's question of how we determined the speed of light in the first place!
  • Other crazy thoughts:
Homework:
  • Recall and reconsider all that we have read, viewed, and discussed from the last 2 weeks (see agenda entries below!) Create a mini-poster addressing the question, "Why explore the Universe?"
    • Mini-poster must:
      • Measure between 4''x6'' and 6''x8'' ('' = inches)
      • Have the focus question clearly written across the top of your mini-poster as a title
      • Have your short justification printed clearly and boldly
      • Be colored (black poster and white lettering is okay)
      • Include at least a few Astronomy/Space Science related ORIGINAL drawings
    • 30pts with an opportunity for up to 15 bonus points for exemplary work
    • DUE MONDAY 3/13/17

3/8/17 (Wednesday) E
DQs:
  • Define and describe the nature of Astronomy
  • Describe the scope and scale of the Cosmos/Universe
  • Use scientific notation to communicate astronomical (very large & very small) numbers
  • Define lightspeed and explain how this concept is both a unit of distance and time
  • Explain the concept of lookback time
Agenda:
Homework:
  • no homework - start lightyear/lightspeed/lookback time readings
3/7/17 (Tuesday) B
DQs:
  • Define and describe the nature of Astronomy
  • Describe the scope and scale of the Cosmos/Universe
  • Use scientific notation to communicate astronomical (very large & very small) numbers
  • Define lightspeed and explain how this concept is both a unit of distance and time
  • Explain the concept of lookback time
Agenda:
  • Finish SN quiz & exchange grade
  • 1st period finish SN packet review
  • Exchange grade:
    • Scale of the Cosmos reading questions
    • H-twins Activity
  • Supplemental Scale Videos:
  • 100,000 Stars (Blocked at school, explore this resource at home!)

Homework:
  • Complete the following work in your notebooks!
  • Consider the speed of light - 300,000km/s or 186,000mi/s! That is fast! Consider the speed of sound - 750mi/hr; that is also fast, but not nearly as fast as light. As evidence of this huge speed difference, view the following video of a large controlled explosion.
  • A light-year is defined as the distance light can travel (in a vacuum) in one year. If light can travel 186,000 miles in one second, calculate how far light can travel (in miles) in:
    • 1 minute ?
    • 1 hour ?
    • 1 day ?
    • 1 year ?
  • If you were traveling at the speed of light (c), you would be able to travel from NYC to LA 72 times in one second! That is crazy! Want to know something even crazier?! Things in the universe are separated by such VAST distances, that even if you were traveling at the ridiculously FAST speed of light, it would still take you several years to reach the NEAREST star to the Sun! If you wanted to travel further, say for example - across the Milky Way Galaxy, then you would need to travel for tens of thousands of years at the speed of light! Currently, the fastest traveling spacecraft (Voyager satellites) is moving through space at 11mi/s, which is only .00006% of c. What can you conclude about space travel with people based on this information?
  • So, it is clear that light travels fast, but not nearly fast enough to make trips to other stars/galaxies happen within a human lifetime. The concepts of the speed of light and the light-year come with even more strange twists. Watch the following videos below:

3/6/17 (Monday) A
DQs:
  • Define and describe the nature of Astronomy
  • Describe the scope and scale of the Cosmos/Universe
  • Use scientific notation to communicate astronomical (very large & very small) numbers
  • Define lightspeed and explain how this concept is both a unit of distance and time
  • Explain the concept of lookback time
Agenda:
  • Finish SN Packet review
  • Scientific Calculator Lesson
    • Review rest of scientific notation practice packet
  • Scientific Notation Quiz
Homework:
  • Chapter 19 & 20 Quiz remediation assignments (if applicable) are due Wednesday (extended one day).
3/3/17 (Friday) B
DQs:
  • Define and describe the nature of Astronomy
  • Describe the scope and scale of the Cosmos/Universe
  • Use scientific notation to communicate astronomical (very large & very small) numbers
  • Define lightspeed and explain how this concept is both a unit of distance and time
  • Explain the concept of lookback time
Agenda:
  • Submit Weather Map Analysis Packet Revisions & Scale of the Cosmos Reading Assignment
  • http://htwins.net/scale2/
  • Chapter 19 & 20 Quiz Remediation Opportunities:
    • If you earned less than a 75% on either or both of these quizzes (check powerschool gradebook), then I will grant you an opportunity to remediate your scores UP TO A 75% as follows:
      • Review your quiz and write out each question you answered incorrectly along with the possible options by hand on lined paper.
      • Below each question and its answers, write a short passage indicating 1.which answer you originally chose, 2.why you chose that answer, 3.why your original answer is incorrect, 4.which answer is actually the correct choice, and 5.what page # in the book covers the specific material covered in the question and correct answer. Try to keep you passages to less than 7 sentences.
      • Use as many sheets of lined paper as you need, staple multiple sheets together, and make sure to clearly indicate at the top which quiz you are remdiating for - YOU CAN REMEDIATE BOTH QUIZZES!
      • You can use any resources to help you
      • Links to Quizzes:
Homework:
3/2/17 (Thursday) A
DQs:
  • Define and describe the nature of Astronomy
  • Describe the scope and scale of the Cosmos/Universe
  • Use scientific notation to communicate astronomical (very large & very small) numbers
  • Define lightspeed and explain how this concept is both a unit of distance and time
  • Explain the concept of lookback time
Agenda:
Homework:
  • Weather Map Analysis Assignment Revisions due FRIDAY!
    • Up to an 80% (40/50) if you originally submitted the assignment by due date, up to a 75% (37.5/50) for first time submissions!
Homework:



3/1/17 (Wednesday) E
DQs:
  • Define and describe the nature of Astronomy
  • Describe the scope and scale of the Cosmos/Universe
  • Use scientific notation to communicate astronomical (very large & very small) numbers
  • Define lightspeed and explain how this concept is both a unit of distance and time
  • Explain the concept of lookback time
Agenda:
Homework:
  • For those who did not have the scientific notation practice packet complete for today - finish by tomorrow!
  • Weather Map Analysis Packet revisions due Friday! See tutorial videos posted in 2/28 homework entry below!
2/28/17 (Tuesday) A
DQs:
  • Define and describe the nature of Astronomy
  • Describe the scope and scale of the Cosmos/Universe
  • Use scientific notation to communicate astronomical (very large & very small) numbers
  • Define lightspeed and explain how this concept is both a unit of distance and time
  • Explain the concept of lookback time
Agenda:
  • Scale Inquiry Activity
    • Review
  • Related image
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  • Scale of the Cosmos Reading Assignment
Homework:
  • Scientific Notation Packet due Wednesday!
  • Weather Map Analysis Assignment Revisions due FRIDAY!
    • Up to an 80% (40/50) if you originally submitted the assignment by due date, up to a 75% (37.5/50) for first time submissions!

2/27/17 (Monday) B
DQs:
  • Define and describe the nature of Astronomy
  • Describe the scope and scale of the Cosmos/Universe
  • Use scientific notation to communicate astronomical (very large & very small) numbers
  • Define lightspeed and explain how this concept is both a unit of distance and time
  • Explain the concept of lookback time
Agenda:
  • Watch Gigapixels of Andromeda and preview other meditative videos - remember, watch these 5 introductory videos from 2/23 agenda again on your own, alone, and let your mind ponder the possibilities!
  • Introductory Readings Activity w/ reflective questions:
    • To The Reader Intro_Foundation_of_Astronomy.pdf
    • Introduction Encyclopedia_Universe.pdf
      • Which reading did you like better?
      • Which theme did each reading carry? (Rationale for exploring the Universe OR What we can learn by exploring the Universe)
      • What sentence or passage stood out to you most? Why?
      • What sentence or passage did you dislike? Why?
      • Assessment: Given the complex and expensive nature of Astronomy and Space Science, why should we even bother studying and exploring the Universe? How would you justify spending large amounts of time, energy, resources and money on astronomy? Why teach this subject in schools? Why is Astronomy and Space Science important?
Homework:
  • Finish class activity questions (see above) if not finished in class
  • Scientific Notation Packet due Wednesday!
2/24/17 (Friday!) A
DQs:
  • Define and describe the nature of Astronomy
  • Describe the scope and scale of the Cosmos/Universe
  • Use scientific notation to communicate astronomical (very large & very small) numbers
  • Define lightspeed and explain how this concept is both a unit of distance and time
  • Explain the concept of lookback time
Agenda:
  • Finals prep: "Explain how volcanic island arcs, like the Aleutian Islands, form."
  • Review NASA article HW
    • What was the news?
    • How was the discovery made?
    • Where is the star system TRAPPIST-1?
    • What kind of star is TRAPPIST-1?
    • What happens next?
  • The most astounding fact video (see 2/23 agenda entry below)
Homework:
  • no homework

2/23/17 (Thursday) B
DQs:
  • Define and describe the term "air mass"
  • What happens as an air mass moves over an area?
  • How are air masses classified?
  • Explain using examples how air masses influence weather in North America.
  • What happens when two air masses meet?
  • Differentiate between the four major types of fronts.
  • Describe what a mid-latitude cyclone is and how they form
  • Explain how T-Storms, Tornadoes, and Hurricane Develop
Agenda:
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"Astronomy is a very historically rich science that studies a wide variety of topics . The goal of Astronomy is to help us answer the "BIG" questions. What are those "BIG" questions? "Are we alone in the Universe?" "How did the Universe begin?" "How will the Universe end?" "Is the Universe infinite?" "Why are we here?" This marking period is intended to be an introduction to Astronomy, and as such we will not go into great detail about many topics you will encounter. However, even the basics of Astronomy can be very challenging, because we often cannot touch or experience astronomical content in any way. Take the picture of the beautiful spiral galaxy above - something we must try to understand without ever being able to physically access due to its immense size and distance away from us. It is also very difficult to gain a broad understanding of our own galaxy because we reside within it. Imagine standing in a forest of evergreen trees, and all you can see as you look around are more trees. Now imagine that I ask you to determine the size, shape, and organization of the forest, as-well-as your position within said forest. This is the challenge we face with our own galaxy. We cannot physically study stars due to their extreme distances from Earth (accept for the Sun) and because of their ludicrous atmospheric and surface temperatures which would vaporize any instrument sent too close. Astronomical content is also often very abstract and theoretical. The goal for this part of our General Science course is to be exposed to the various major Astronomical concepts taught in full scale elective high school/college Astronomy courses. You should be prepared to be challenged by the content, to struggle with unfamiliar concepts, and to access the world's many online resources to help you along the way. I find that videos explaining new or challenging content/concepts very helpful. So, we will begin with a few videos that should help introduce Astronomy and what is seeks to discover." - Wallace